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3. After the conveyor belt has been tensioned, check the alignment of all s-drive rollers, see
Section 6.12. –
Align the Conveyor Belt on page 50
.
4. If the belt is still loose after tensioning, the belt needs to be shortened or replaced (depending on wear).
Figure 17.
S-Drive
6.11.1 S-Drive Pinch Roller
The s-drive pinch roller should always be set with its flange nuts wiggle loose, allowing the spring to push
against and pinch the conveyor belt. This should not normally require adjustment.
1. Do not tighten nuts. Bearing nuts must remain wiggle loose.
2. Tighten pinch spring, if loose.
3. Confirm that the pinch roller and drive roller are flush.
Figure 18.
S-Drive Pinch Roller
A — Drive Roller
B — Pinch Roller
6.12. Align the Conveyor Belt
Failure to lock out power can cause severe injury.
Basic Conveyor Belt Alignment:
The conveyor belt will run straight when all of the rollers are straight.
Loosen or tighten the adjustment bolt(s) to align the conveyor belt. Tighten the side the belt has moved toward,
or loosen the side the belt has moved away from.
6. MAINTENANCE
PORTABLE GRAIN BELT CONVEYOR – S-DRIVE FIELD LOADER